Assignment 1&2

ENG125: Introduction to Literature

Proposal for final paper—Week 1

Once you have decided on an approved prompt and approved text, respond to the questions below.  Please be mindful of the word count and double-space all of your responses. You are to meet the minimum word requirement without going over the maximum number of words requested.

1. What is your chosen prompt for the literary analysis assignment?

(Use the space below to complete this section. Include the number and first sentence of the prompt you chose from the list of prompts.)

1. What interests you most about this prompt and why?

(Use the space below to complete this section. Your response must be 100 to 150 words.)

1. What text will you write about? Why?

(Use the space below to complete this section. Your response must be 100 to 150 words.)

1. What is your working thesis? Keep in mind that “working thesis” means you can slightly modify your thesis for the draft and/or final essay.

(Use the space below to complete this section. Your thesis statement must be ONLY one to two sentences long.)

1. What are three key ideas that you will discuss in support of your thesis? (Write one -- and only one -- sentence for each point.

1. What questions/concerns do you have at this point about your project?

(Use the space below to complete this section. Your response must be 75 to 150 words long.)